NOW - DEC. 19:Ā Holiday Drive for W.A.I.F
DEC. 8 - DEC. 12:Ā Polar Pals Holiday Shoppe
DEC. 9:Ā PTA Meeting | 3:45 PM | HCE Library
DEC. 15 - DEC. 19:Ā Holiday School Spirit Week
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Dec. 15:Ā Holiday Colors Day
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Dec. 16Ā Elf Yourself Day
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Dec. 17:Ā Tacky Holiday Sweater Day
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Dec. 18:Ā Santa Hat Day
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Dec. 19:Ā Holiday Pajamas Day
DEC. 18:Ā 2nd Grade Music Performance
DEC. 19:Ā Popcorn Friday
DEC. 22 - JAN. 2:Ā Winter Break |Ā NO SCHOOL
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It's hard to believe we are officially a third of the way through the school year and only two weeks away from winter break.
While many of our students and their families look forward to the holidays, we know that for some, this time of year can bring a bit of stress or anxiety. If your family has any needs, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Hillcrest is a caring community, and we will do everything we can to provide direct help or direct you to resources within the greater local community.
As always, thank you for supporting your child, our staff, and our school.
Respectfully,
Paula Seaman
Hillcrest Principal
Hillcrest: A Building of Relationships
#We'reBetterTogether
#OneOakHarbor
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What is it?Ā It is a fun shopping experience for students to purchase gifts for loved ones.
When:Ā Students shop with their class on either Mon. 12/8, Tues. 12/9, or Thur 12/11. Family shopping is available Thursday, 12/11, 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM.
What's in the store?Ā Giftable items for kids to adults range from 75 cents to $20.00. We have gifts for moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, friends, and even the family pet!
Cashless Shopping:Ā If you prefer not to send cash to school, set up a digital wallet for your student for cashless shopping (LINK BELOW).
**Like all PTA events, we canāt do it without volunteers. Can you contribute a few hours? You just need an OHSD Volunteer Badge. See the link below to sign up and help studentsĀ shop!
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Our November Fill the Bus Food Drive collected just over 800 food items for the North Whidbey Help House and families in need in our community. During December, we want to take care of our four-legged friends! The Hillcrest Holiday Drive for WAIF is happening now and ends on Dec. 19.
Whidbey Animalsā Improvement Foundation (WAIF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food, shelter, veterinary care, and nurturing to displaced pets until loving homes can be found for them.
Please consider donating any of the following items to show how Herons care for our community.
- Dog & Cat Food (Wet & Dry)
- Dog & Cat Treats
- Non-Clumping Cat Litter
- Towels & Blankets
- Dog & Cat Toys
- Dog & Cat Beds
- Dog Waste Disposal Bags
- Leashes & Collars
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North Whidbey Help House is a local food bank that has been providing food assistance to our community since 1977. Hillcrest families can enjoy delicious Christmas Baskets this holiday season!
- CompleteĀ this form.Ā
- Please bring the form to the Help House by Dec. 10.Ā Do not send it to school.
- The North Whidbey Help House is at 1091 SE Hathaway St., Oak Harbor.
- If you want to connect with the North Whidbey Help House directly, please call 360.679.0681.
- For more information on the North Whidbey Help House food bank, visit theirĀ website.
If you have any questions about this program, please call or email Hillcrest Elementaryās school counselor, Emily Southwick, at 360.279.5247/ esouthwick@ohsd.net
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Oak Harbor Lions sponsor Holiday House North in partnership with Toys for Tots and other community organizations. Oak Harbor Public School partners annually with Holiday House by providing space during the month of December for families with financial needs to come and select donated new unwrapped items for their children in a store-like setting. No money is involved.
Who Do We Serve: Birth - high school graduation-aged children living in Central to North Whidbey Island.
Dates:Ā December 6 - 20 (includes Saturday and Sunday), 9 AM - 4:45 PM, scheduled appointments.
Scheduling:Ā Parents/Guardians with financial difficulties sign up and select the date and time using the online form on the websiteĀ WWW.HOLIDAYHOUSENORTH.COM
Note:Ā Parents/Guardians may only sign up with ONE Whidbey Island organization/agency to select gifts for their children during this holiday season.Ā Ā
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Join Us for the December PTA Meeting
Be sure to join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 3:45 PM as we discuss what's in store for the 2026 new year! Kids are always welcome and snacks are always provided!
Volunteers Needed for Our Holiday Shoppe
Polar Pals Holiday Shoppe kicks off next, and we're still in desperate need of volunteers! The Holiday Shoppe is a fun and exciting opportunity to help students purchase holiday gifts for loved ones. To participate, you don't need to be a PTA Member; you just need an Oak Harbor Public Schools Volunteer Badge. PLEASE click the link to sign up and help us continue to provide these fun programs for our students!
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Popcorn Friday for December
Our next popcorn Friday is December 19. We are looking for volunteers to help pop and bag this treat for our students. If you would like to purchase popcorn for an entire class, we have a link for that, too!
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Ms. Trueman wants to let our Herons and their families know about upcoming fun events at Sno-Isle Regional Library! |
Monday, December 15, 2025Ā
3:00 PMĀ āĀ 4:00 PM
Oak Harbor Library
Drop in for some STEAM fun! Once a month, we will read a story all about our natural world and explore, create, and use our imagination doingĀ a hands-on STEAM activity!
Recommended for Ages 5-8.Ā An adult caregiver must accompany children.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025Ā
11:00 AMĀ āĀ 12:00 PM
Oak Harbor Library
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. For elementary students ages 5-12, with an adult.
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Monday, December 29, 2025Ā
2:00 PMĀ āĀ 3:00 PM
Oak Harbor Library
Turn winter blahs into oohs and aahs! Jeff Evansā career as a magician began with reading a book at the library, proof that anything you want to learn can be learned by reading. Join us for an hour of family fun, learning, and entertainment. Prepare to be amazed!
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025Ā
3:00 PMĀ āĀ 4:00 PM
Oak Harbor Library
Join us for a special pajama storytime for stuffed friends and their people! We will share stories and songs before tucking our stuffed animals in for their sleepover. On Wednesday, the 31st, you will be reunited with your friends and get a scrapbook showing their adventures at the library.Ā
Caregivers, please bring a stuffed friend that your child will be okay leaving at the library overnight. Stuffed animal storytime is for the entire family. Pajamas and comfy clothes are highly encouraged! Please register before the event for an approximate headcount. If you are unable to attend, you can drop off your stuffed friend before the event.Ā One registration per family.
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With ourĀ PurposeFull PeopleĀ curriculum, students participate in monthly lessons and activities focusing on character traits, including courage, perseverance, honesty, respect, gratitude, responsibility, cooperation, creativity, andĀ December's focus on empathy.
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We pride ourselves on getting students to and from school safely. Snow, windstorms, and power failures can cause disruptions for schools and families. During difficult times, we will do all we can to communicate information through appropriate channels. When weather, road, or school conditions result in a schedule change, we inform families through multiple methods, as appropriate. If schools are operating on a normal schedule, no notifications will be issued.
School closures and schedule changes are districtwide, even if your neighborhood is not severely impacted. Some areas of the district experience more severe weather and driving conditions than others. If your residential area has hazardous road conditions, please do not attempt to drive to school and notify your school of your situation.
As a reminder, no notifications will be issued if schools operate on a normal schedule.
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OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1500 NW 2nd Avenue
Oak Harbor, WA. 98277
(360) 279.5200
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